Milwaukee Zen Center

Milwaukee Zen Center MZC is an official Soto Zen Buddhist temple. For complete information about our practice and events, visit our website at www.mkzen.org

The Milwaukee Zen Center offers a regular schedule of zazen, weekend dharma talks and discussions, Introduction to Zazen sessions, two-day sittings and a special three-day sitting for Rohatsu Sesshin in celebration of the Buddha's enlightenment. Active in prison ministry over the past ten years, the MZC is the central organizing force behind a group of six teachers from a variety of Buddhist tradi

tions who serve ten Wisconsin correctional institutions. The Dharma Book Fund helps make printed materials available to prisons and other institutions. MZC clergy also have a longstanding involvement with interfaith activities in Milwaukee. In addition to responding to frequent requests for talks and presentations by area churches, schools and community organizations, they are members of Milwaukee Area Interfaith Relations, a program of the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee.

PRACTICE INTENSIVE -
09/03/2026

PRACTICE INTENSIVE -

MZC provides a place for meditation, study and reflection, leading to inner awakening and mindful, compassionate action through traditional Soto Zen Practice.

August - September 2026 -
08/19/2026

August - September 2026 -

Join us for a peaceful day of silent sitting, walking meditation, a short dharma talk, moving and/or outdoor walking meditation, chanting services and two formal meals.

REMINDER -
08/07/2026

REMINDER -

MZC provides a place for meditation, study and reflection, leading to inner awakening and mindful, compassionate action through traditional Soto Zen Practice.

07/07/2026
Classes and Workshop -
05/18/2026

Classes and Workshop -

Two of our sangha members, Cornelia Beilke and Peter July, will be receiving the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts during the morning program on Sunday, May 24, at 10:30 am.

MAY-JUNE 2026 -
05/07/2026

MAY-JUNE 2026 -

Enjoy a morning free from the usual hustle and bustle and sit with us in serene stillness! There will be periods of sitting meditation, walking meditation, bowing and chanting services and formal meal practice (oryoki).

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04/28/2026

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Every month, on the full moon morning, we renew our bodhisattva precepts in an ancient ceremony. It is not necessary to have received the Buddhist precepts in order to join in this celebration, as these are universal values.

Watercolor Workshop -
04/15/2026

Watercolor Workshop -

In this guided exploration, artist and designer Tai Kojro-Badziak  will introduce you to the basics of watercolor  materials and techniques, and guide you as you create artwork tapping into meditative flow.

Future Events -
04/07/2026

Future Events -

MZC provides a place for meditation, study and reflection, leading to inner awakening and mindful, compassionate action through traditional Soto Zen Practice. www.mkzen.org

Address

2825 N Stowell Avenue
Milwaukee, WI
53211

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6am - 8am
Wednesday 6am - 8am
6:15pm - 8pm
Thursday 6am - 8am
Friday 6am - 8am
Saturday 7:30am - 10:15am
Sunday 9:15am - 11:30am

Telephone

+14149630526

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